Ajman Ruler receives winning team of Fazza Championship for Shooting

AJMAN, 19th March, 2017 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has received the members of the Muzeira shooting team who won the first place at the Fazza Shooting Championship (Saktoun Rifle) at the Emiri Court, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman.

During the meeting, they highlighted this accomplishment as a victory for youth, and stressed the importance of continuous participation in these competitions.

The meeting was also attended by several Sheikhs and senior officials.

Fazza Championship for Shooting – "Saktoun Rifle" caters to three different categories of participants: men, women, and juniors. In order to preserve the heritage aspect of the sport, all participants are strictly required to compete using the traditional Saktoun gun.

The championship aims to identify promising young talents in order to groom them to become future champions in shooting and enable their participation in regional and international championships including the Olympics.